Paul DosSantos

The commission finalized the costs for moving shell, specifically adding a daily fuel allotment of $100.00 to the previously agreed-upon shelling plans. Furthermore, the commission determined the dates for the spring seed oyster harvesting season, establishing an opening date and a closing date, and noted the requirement for permits for those who did not purchase them in the preceding autumn.

The committee will conduct site tours of Franklin Elementary School and Stratford High School, followed by a discussion on next steps for the school plant planning process.

The agenda focuses on committee reports regarding technology and communication website updates and the treasurer's budget and purchase reports. Old business involves executing the Honor Garden and Town Hall spring plantings, coordinating with Public Works, managing member recruitment and reappointments, and providing updates on the Friends of Beautification. New business includes planning for prep and planting days, discussing spring visibility projects, launching the Curb Appeal Awards, finalizing post card distribution, and deciding on Halloween recognition.

The commission discussed and approved a plan to move shell from the mouth of the Housatonic River to zones 2, 3, 4, and 5 to prepare for the upcoming spawning season. The motion specifies that the relocation will occur between June 1 and June 15, with costs established at $5.00 per unit plus a variable fuel allotment based on current market rates at the time of the next commission meeting.

The special meeting agenda primarily focused on several appointments under the Consent Calendar. Key appointments included members to the Zoning Board of Appeals (District III and alternates) and alternate members to the Planning Commission and Zoning Commission, all with specified terms. New Business included Council Chair appointments to the Inland Wetlands Commission and Mayoral appointments to the Community Development Subcommittee. Additionally, an Executive Session was requested regarding the matter of Town of Stratford v. Blue Wolf Contracting LLC.